Fort Pierce teen shot in abdomen Monday evening

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A 16-year-old boy was taken to a hospital after being shot Monday night north of Fort Pierce, and investigators are asking for help from the public in finding the assailant, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.

The teen, who lives in the 2500 block of Avenue L in Fort Pierce, was found just after 7:45 p.m. Monday at the southeast corner of North 35th Street and Avenue I. Sheriff’s officials report the teen was shot as he rode his bicycle about a mile from his home.

The non-fatal shooting is thought to have occurred near North 37th Street and Avenue I. Witnesses reported hearing two bursts of gunfire, each of three shots.

The teen, who declined to cooperate with authorities or provide information, was shot in the lower abdomen.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 in St. Lucie County or detectives at 772-462-3230.

Information also can be shared anonymously by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS.